Trump is set to receive classified national security briefings once he secures the GOP presidential nomination, according to U.S. intelligence officials.
This decision comes despite the Biden administration's previous stance of withholding such information from Trump due to his alleged "erratic" behavior.
The move to share intelligence with Trump, as reported by a senior intelligence official to Politico, is noteworthy considering the Department of Justice's (DOJ) ongoing legal battles with the former President. Trump is currently indicted in two federal cases, one accusing him of retaining classified documents post-presidency, a practice common among all former presidents, and another alleging his attempt to overthrow the government during his tenure.
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The tradition of sharing classified intelligence related to national security matters between current and former US presidents is a long-standing one. However, President Biden had barred Trump from receiving these briefings shortly after assuming office in 2021.
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While there is no constitutional mandate for such briefings, they have been a standard practice for the past 72 years. These briefings, typically held post-national conventions in late summer, are overseen by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and authorized by the White House.
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Douglas London, a former CIA case officer, warned that any refusal by the Biden administration to share intelligence with Trump could potentially backfire on the intelligence community. He suggested that such a decision could "taint them in the eyes of somebody who might very well be their boss again in a few months."
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Throughout his political career, Trump has been critical of intelligence agencies, accusing President Biden of using the Department of Justice as a weapon against him in a bid to prosecute his top political adversary.
Regaining Trump's trust is among the top concerns for intelligence agencies, a senior U.S. intelligence official told Politico. The official confirmed that Trump's briefings would primarily follow the same format as those given to previous presidential candidates.
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